Janis

This intimate biography of Janis Joplin, longlisted for the 2020 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence, paints a nuanced picture of the iconic Queen of Rock & Roll. Author Holly George-Warren reveals Joplin as a groundbreaking musical talent and a complex rebel who defied societal norms in her conservative Texas hometown. Through unprecedented access to her personal circle and historical archives, the book showcases Joplin not just as a tragic figure, but as a passionate and dedicated artist who continually challenged boundaries in music, gender, and sexuality.